A new viral video on TikTok is drawing renewed attention to the iconic wedding dress worn by Kate Middleton when she married Prince William in 2011.
As the couple marks their 14th anniversary on April 29th, fans are reminiscing over the stunning Alexander McQueen gown that catapulted Kate into the global spotlight.
Kate Middleton’s stunning wedding dress
When Kate stepped out of the car outside Westminster Abbey, the world caught its first full glimpse of the exquisite creation she had worked on in secrecy with acclaimed British fashion designer Sarah Burton.
Meticulously crafted from ivory silk and antique lace, the dress featured long lace sleeves, a lace bodice over a sweetheart neckline, and voluminous panels engineered to dramatically fan out behind Kate as she walked.
Burton drew inspiration from Grace Kelly’s iconic 1956 wedding dress, while infusing Kate’s gown with Alexander McQueen’s modern ingenuity.
The result was a design that honored tradition while feeling distinctly fresh and current.
As Kate towards her prince, resplendent in intricate floral embroidery, the dress earned instant acclaim from fashion critics and admirers worldwide.
A Lasting Legacy
TikTok’s viral video, which has accumulated nearly 300,000 views, shows Kate emerging from the car, demurely clutching her father’s arm as the full grandeur of her gown is revealed.
Viewers have flooded the comments with praise, calling Kate “beautiful” and the dress “stunning .”
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Though Burton has since departed her role at Alexander McQueen, she forged an enduring relationship with Kate, designing many of the royal’s most iconic looks over the past decade.
Thirteen years later, the gown is stillbeing admired anew thanks to this viral throwback video – a fitting testament to Kate and Burton’s vision that captivated millions on 2011.